13 demolition contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Shelby: GradeScapes NC, Inc., CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Demoman Demolition, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.
Most-reviewed: 1st Choice Junk Removal, 35 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 13 ranked after GradeScapes NC, Inc.; ranked #8.
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13 Shelby demolition contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 13 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GradeScapes NC, Inc. | 84 | 5.0★ (91) | Belmont, 9 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Demoman Demolition | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | Belmont, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Walker's Tree Service | 75 | 5.0★ (17) | Concord, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Moretz Hauling Inc | 74 | 4.1★ (7) | Lincolnton, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | T & L Grading & Hauling | 74 | 4.3★ (16) | Kings Mountain, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Worthey Grading & Demolition | 73 | 4.4★ (12) | Bessemer City, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Shives Tree & Skid Steer Service | 73 | 5.0★ (10) | Gastonia, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | 1st Choice Junk Removal | 70 | 5.0★ (35) | Conover, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Lee Scism Grading LLC | 70 | 5.0★ (4) | Shelby | — | — |
| 10 | Ben Franklin Services Inc. | 69 | 5.0★ (11) | Gastonia, 15 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (91).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belmont, 25 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 23 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Mountain, 16 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, 16 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bessemer City, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 24 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, 35 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelby
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, 11 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest City, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
20 more demolition contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A+ Grade & Earthworks | 23 mi | |
| Brewer Services | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Carson & Son Construction Co | 4.7★ (3) | In Shelby |
| Carswell Construction | 4.4★ (60) | In Shelby |
| Clean-Cut Property Services L.L.C. | 5.0★ (27) | In Shelby |
| Construct x llc | 5.0★ (2) | In Shelby |
| Fine finish concrete | 5.0★ (2) | In Shelby |
| Grant Contractors LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Shelby |
| Greene General Contractors Shelby | 5.0★ (4) | In Shelby |
| Juan's Demolition & Junk Removal | 19 mi | |
| K1 Grading & Demolition | 23 mi | |
| Land Pros Land Management | 5.0★ (27) | In Shelby |
| Mellons services LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Shelby |
| Perez Remodeling Services LLC | In Shelby | |
| Red Letter Earthworks LLC | 5.0★ (14) | In Shelby |
| SERVPRO of Shelby | 4.9★ (149) | In Shelby |
| Shelby Concrete | In Shelby | |
| Speagle's Landscaping & Grdng | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Tall Pines Corporation Grading Excavation Land Clearing and Hauling | In Shelby | |
| Wright's Construction Inc | 3.4★ (5) | In Shelby |
We scored 13 Shelby demolition contractors on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Shelby data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |